Chicago White Sox Face Cincinnati Reds in Key Matchup

Cincinnati, OH — The Chicago White Sox (12-29) are looking to snap a five-game road losing streak as they take on the Cincinnati Reds (20-22) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT.

This will be the first matchup of the season between these two teams. The Reds are currently third in the NL Central with a 9-10 home record, while the White Sox sit at the bottom of the AL Central, struggling with a 3-17 record on the road and an overall record of 12-29.

The projected starting pitchers are Jonathan Cannon for the White Sox, who has a 2-4 record with a 4.09 ERA and 33 strikeouts, and Andrew Abbott for the Reds, boasting an undefeated 2-0 record and a 2.25 ERA with 31 strikeouts.

Offensively, Reds outfielder TJ Friedl is having a standout season with six doubles, one triple, and three home runs, maintaining a batting average of .276. Alongside him, Jose Trevino has been consistent, hitting 10 for 32 with four doubles and two home runs in his last 10 games. For the White Sox, Miguel Vargas has contributed eight doubles and two home runs this season, while Luis Robert has been performing well, hitting 10 for 37 with two home runs in his last 10 games.

Both teams have struggled in their recent games. The Reds are 3-7 in their last ten games, with a .203 batting average and a 4.49 ERA. The White Sox’s performance is slightly better at 4-6, with a .216 batting average and a 4.28 ERA.

In terms of injuries, the Reds have several players on the injured list, including Jake Fraley and Hunter Greene, while the White Sox are dealing with day-to-day concerns for Vargas and Robert, among others.

The game features a betting line of Reds -198 and White Sox +164, with the over/under set at 9.5 runs.